A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT - a Premier Montana Legacy Sporting Property

DESCRIPTION: A River Runs Through It is a Premier Legacy Sporting Property with Wildlife and Recreation Abound. A Property that holds Vast Opportunities for Fishing, Hunting, Recreation & Agricultural. With 2.3+/- miles of the Clarks Fork River meandering through the Heart of the Ranch and being Safely Guarded by the Vistas of the Garnet, Flint Creek and John Long Mountain Ranges. The Ranch holds one of the most unique geographical features that even Lewis and Clark likely would regret missing the opportunity to explore and set Camp on The Island during their Exploration of the American West. This Incredibly Unique 185+/- acre Peninsula often referred to as The Island by the current owners offers Wildlife Unmolested Access to Prime Grazing, Bedding and Sunshine atop the Large Hillside that shields the property from the travel corridor on one side while being uniquely Protected by a Large Sweeping Oxbow in the River, forming a Moat around this Indescribable, Untouched Wildlife Sanctuary. With the proper permits in hand for a Bridge and construction underway, The Island will soon be accessible to Future Owners for Additional Agricultural Fields / Food Plots and Endless Opportunities to continue building this Legacy Property to their Unlimited Desires. Premium Riparian River Bottoms, Productive Pivot Irrigated Hay Ground, Sprawling Grass Covered Mountainsides and Steep Mountain Draws filled with Dark Timber, provide the Perfect Blend of Habitat for Healthy Herds of Elk, Mule Deer and Whitetail Deer, while Black Bear, Coyotes, Occasional Moose and Gray Wolf visit the property or surrounding Viewshed. Bald Eagles, Mountain & Blue Grouse and Countless varieties of Waterfowl offers ever changing Wildlife Viewing amongst some of Montanas Richest Landscapes. This may be one of the Most Diverse Recreational Ranches that features Convenient Access that is on the Market, being only 55-minutes from Missoula Montana Airport. The Diverse Terrain, Plentiful Water, Grass, Timber, Lush Riparian Area and Cropland make this property a Recreationalist and Hunters Dream. Be sure to schedule a time to see the opportunities that await and start Building Your MONTANA LEGACY Today! ACREAGE: A River Runs Through It, is comprised of a total of 1,192.223 +/- Deeded Acres, and offers an Additional 1,726+/- Acres of BLM and 202 +/- acres of State contiguous to its border offering additional access to additional recreational opportunity. LOCATION: The entirety of A River Runs Through It Ranch lies within Granite County, located approximately 45-miles Southeast of Missoula, Montanas 2nd largest city, easily accessible by Drummond Frontage Road, and Interstate 90. The Ranch also is just 5-miles West of Drummond, MT via Drummond Frontage Road. All Routes are Paved Highway offering, quick, convenient and safe travel to and from the Ranch. With an abundance of Farms / Ranches in the area it retains a rich Western Heritage, yet offers convenient access to Supplies and Entertainment. PRODUCTION: The Ranch has been utilized as a Recreational Ranch for Wildlife but continues it roots in Western Agriculture Cutting Alfalfa Hay on the West Pivot and Leasing Grazing to a Neighbor for Cattle on the East Pivot and Remaining Acres. Recently, Grazing Numbers for Cattle in the current Grazing Plan has allowed 40-55 Pairs of Cattle from Mid May Mid September depending on Moisture and Grazing / Irrigation Practices. With the Ability to Rotate Pastures on the Sub Irrigated Bottoms, East Pivot and Mountain Pastures along with having the Ability to Produce some Hay, the Ranch offers Opportunity for a Smaller Operation of Cattle or Horses. Supplemental feeding requirements vary on the winter conditions and Hay is typically fed in the area from Dec to the end of April. IMPROVEMENTS: Log Cabin 1,486 ft2 2 Bed / 2 Bath Apartment (Lower Level) Studio 1 Car Attached Garage 2nd Apartment (Upper Level) Solar 1 Bed / 1 Bath Large Insulated Metal Shop 60 x 170 Heated / 2 Bathrooms w/ Showers (5) Equipment Doors 12 (W) x 14 (H) (2) Equipment Doors 10 (W) x 10 (H) (4) Walk-In Doors 16 Tall Ceiling in Shop 12 Open Sided Lean-to Both sides of Shop Mini-Storage Facility 8000 ft2 (44) Total Units Well House 8 x 12 Feeds House Milk House / Tack Room 14 x 24 Stables (6) 16 x 60 Power & Lights (2) Propane Tanks (1) Rented / (1) Owned (2) Reinke Electric / GPS Pivots (1) 4-Tower / (1) 6-Tower Fiber Optic Installed on Highway Summer 2025 Cell Phone Service - available on most portions of the Ranch except Deep Draws on Mountain - Possibly Available / Negotiable for Right Price with Sale Portable Corrals & Arrow Livestock Chute 8 x 40 Connex Box (3) Fuel Tanks (2) 475 Gallon / (1) 325 Gallon Additional Equipment The River Runs Through It Ranch Headquarters are positioned above the Drummond Frontage Road, overlooking the Clark Fork River and across to the John Long Mountains. The original (2 ) Bedroom / (2) Bathroom, Log Home built in 1978 has recently been Updated, featuring Granite Countertops, 6-month old Forced Air Heating and Cooling (HVAC) System and Propane Fireplace. The Adjoining 2-Level Apartment, offers (2) Additional Living Quarters with Separate Entrances. The Downstairs Apartment is an open floorplan Studio Apartment with a Oversized Singe Car Garage. The Upstairs Apartment is a (1) Bedroom / (1) Bathroom featuring a Large Open Kitchen, Living Room and Laundry Room and a Walk Out Deck. All (3) Dwellings offer very Comfortable Arrangements perfect for, Guest Quarters, Ranch Managers or Very Desirable Air-BnBs. They could also make a Comfortable Living Quarters while the new Owners decide where to build their Legacy Home / Lodge on a number of Amazing Potential Building Sites. The very large 60 x 170 Insulated & Heated Metal Building features, 12 Lean-to Overhangs on each side, 16 Ceilings, (5) 12 (W) x 14 (H) Equipment Doors (2 have Electric Openers), (2) 10 (W) x 10 (H) Equipment Doors and (4) Walk-In Door, Nicely Finished Concrete Floors and (2) Bathrooms with Showers. This Exceptional Building can be a Ranch Owners Dream Shop to store Equipment, RVs, Tools and Recreational Vehicles, Could be Divided and a Portion utilized as a Barn or Could be Utilized as a Amazing Event Center making the Cabin and (2) Apartments, the perfect complement. Tucked Out of Site on the Southwest Corner of the Ranch is a Newly Built 8,000 ft2 Mini-Storage Facility, featuring (44) Units. There is Power and Well located near Facility and plenty of room to expand for additional Income Potential. The Old Milkhouse is now utilized as a Tack Room near the (6) Stall Stable and Well House. These Improvements are basic, however allow the new Owners to Build their Dream Facilities to meet their operations needs. WATER: The Ranch has a total of 19-water rights associated with the Parcels: (4) Irrigation Rights, (11) Stock Water Rights, (3) Domestic Use Rights and (1) Mining Water Right. Livestock / Wildlife Water is provided by (4) Wells, (5) Tanks, (5) Springs, Clark Fork River and its Tributaries. The current Facilities for Livestock/Wildlife Water provide a solid supply of water for the needs of the Ranch as it is operated, but additional water can be developed to further the efficiency depending on use. The (2) Reinke Electric/GPS Pivot Irrigation Systems are in Great Operable Condition and are Utilized for Grazing and Hay Production. The East Pivot pulls Water from the River into a Collection Pond and the West Pivot Pulls Directly from the River. Rights are also available supporting Gated Pipe Irrigation. The Furrow/Gated Pipe Irrigation Rights have Strong Historic Priority Dates Dating back to 1903 & 1908 and the Pivot/Sprinkler Irrigations Rights have Priority Dates of 1908. (19) FILED WATER RIGHTS *Per Montana DNRC Water Right Query System WATER RIGHT # SOURCE USE 76G 64542 00 Groundwater Domestic 76G 111356 00 Groundwater Domestic 76G 111357 00 Groundwater Domestic 76G 111352 00 Clark Fork River Irrigation 76G 111353 00 Clark Fork River Irrigation 76G 111354 00 Clark Fork River Irrigation 76G 111355 00 Clark Fork River Irrigation 76G 62653 00 Clark Fork River Mining 76G 111338 00 Spring Livestock 76G 111339 00 Tributary of River Livestock 76G 111340 00 Spring Livestock 76G 111341 00 Spring Livestock 76G 111342 00 Spring Livestock 76G 111347 00 Spring Livestock 76G 111348 00 Tributary of River Livestock 76G 111349 00 Spring Livestock 76G 111350 00 Spring Livestock 76G 111351 00 Clark Fork River Livestock 76G 30148715 Groundwater Livestock WATER & IMPROVEMENTS: (4) Wells (2) Near Headquarters, North Portion of Section 16. (1) Well feeding (2) Temporary Tanks near Old Corral on South End of Sec 17. (1) additional Well in SE Corner of Section South of Frontage Rd. Near Storage Unit. Not currently in use (5) Springs (potential for developing more springs) (5) Stock Tanks Serviced by the Wells and Springs (2) Irrigation Retention Ponds - Fed by Ground Water & Pumps out of the River Clarks Fork River - 2.3 +/- miles of River Front ONE -of- ONE BUILD SITES Must See Loc